Cheshire’s Vineyard and Brewery Holiday Tours Unveiled
Taste local wines, beers and ciders while relaxing on the vineyard lawn or relaxing in the elegant lounge. Explore a wide range of events from brunches and tastings to educational tours at this popular wine destination. Stay at one of Cheshire Vineyard and Brewery Cabins designed specifically to cater for wine enthusiasts – each stay includes a complimentary tasting to make your getaway all that much sweeter!
Jamesport Vineyards
Touring North Fork wineries on Saturday is becoming a favorite pastime among both residents and visitors, from tastings and tours to quiet vineyards – it’s the ideal way to relax! So grab a few friends and plan a weekend trip outing to one of these top-rated wineries on Long Island.
Jamesport Vineyards first established itself on the North Fork in 1986 through a father-son collaboration. They operate out of a 165-year old barn housing their winery and tasting room. Ever since its founding, its focus has been to craft wines of classic beauty through sustainable viticulture practices while expanding with additional plantings such as Albarino and Teroldego.
Wine tasting guests can take their pick from either inside the bar or outdoors on their patio overlooking lush landscaped grounds, complete with live music. Flights for beginners or glasses for more experienced palates are offered; plus there is also an assortment of cheeses and meats for guests to pair with their wines!
This winery boasts an expansive backyard for children to play in and an elegant event space suitable for large gatherings or weddings. Their wines can be found at many New York restaurants as well as their retail shop; private buyers also purchase them so that they can bring a taste of vineyard life home with them.
Vine growers employ various cultivation techniques in order to produce the highest-quality wine possible from their land, as well as safeguarding the environment by not employing any synthetic chemicals or herbicides on the property.
They specialize in cultivating Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Chardonnay grape varieties on their estate vineyard, using Bordeaux clones to craft exceptional wines. Furthermore, this vineyard was one of the first in its region to implement dense vine spacing technology – which increases flavor while decreasing grape yields.
This vineyard practices organic and biodynamic techniques to ensure soil health and environmental protection, avoiding using chemical pesticides or herbicides which would hinder vine health and production. They strive to preserve their planet while offering their employees safe working environments.
Sannino Winery
Sannino Vineyard stands out as an artistry and passion expression of their terroir in their wines, which can be traced to factors like soil composition, proximity to bodies of water, elevation differences and various geological aspects. Their wines reflect this passion with every sip!
Sannino Vineyard, situated on Long Island’s North Fork, boasts a Tasting Room, Sustainable Vineyard and Wine Education classes all under one roof. Established by Anthony and Lisa Sannino in 2006, this family-owned winery provides guests with a Tuscan-styled Bed & Breakfast surrounded by vineyards as well as fully accredited Winery services that open their tasting room up to the public.
The Sanninos take pride in raising a family, living and working passionately in Long Island’s East End while sharing their passion with wine. They enjoy sharing information about their vineyard and wine region to visitors of their tasting room – the highest praise comes from happy tasting room customers themselves!
Wineries often include two-room Tuscan style bed and breakfasts to give guests an immersive wine tasting experience while also experiencing its production process, from fermentation cellar to conservation, manufacturing, bottling plants. Guests staying here can expect a personal tour through all stages from fermentation cellar through conservation manufacturing bottling facilities and bottling plants to finally tasting quality wines crafted by them!
Visitors will also have the chance to participate in various tasting events and educational classes while sampling award-winning wines, while learning to pair wines with food pairing and taking advantage of our beautiful Tuscan-styled patio that provides the ideal place for relaxing and unwinding.
Apart from wine, there are numerous activities to enjoy at the estate such as an extensive bocce court, horseshoe pits, firepit and full outdoor bar – perfect for year-round enjoyment! Plus guests can reserve an igloo to enjoy wine with family and friends during winter months or attend fun events such as Friday Night Trivia Night, Speak Easy Partys or chocolate and wine pairing parties for even more entertainment!
Cheshire’s Vineyard & Brewery Cabins
Cheshire’s Vineyard & Brewery Cottage Rentals provide a tranquil mountain retreat. Each home is exquisitely designed to incorporate sustainable elements and modern comforts, and guests can take pleasure in strolling tree-lined streets and shopping at Artisan Gourmet Market, or walking to playground or Black Mountain YMCA for playtime and shopping at neighborhood Artisan Gourmet Market – not forgetting restaurants, entertainment venues such as Biltmore Estate or Asheville’s famed culinary scene which are only short drives away!
Each cabin in the vineyard is named for one of its classic European vinifera grape varieties and offers all of the amenities expected in a private residence. Notable features of these cottages include breathtaking orchard views, reclaimed wood details, access to fire cauldrons (wood is not included), and more.
Wine bar and restaurant on-site add charm to the cottages, featuring low lighting ambiance and cozy booths. Other attractions include hiking trails, outdoor games and scenic riverbank. In addition, this property provides various room options, meeting space and free high-speed internet access; suites offer kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs and wood-burning fireplaces while cottages provide complimentary tastings throughout your stay.
Holiday Events
Make this holiday season truly memorable with family-friendly events or live performances for everyone to enjoy this season! Whatever you prefer, there is sure to be something fun in store this Christmas.
Yuletide at Wheatland from November 20th – December 30th
Experience Christmas as it would have been experienced by James Buchanan’s niece and nephew on this guided history and holiday-themed tour. You will discover holiday traditions from late 1700s and 1800s celebrations as well as how Christmas celebrations expanded after Buchanan’s death.
Meet Santa and Friends on the Farm: December 2nd: Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as their reindeer and elves, children can hand deliver letters directly to Santa and even create their own ornament. Cookies decorating, cookie dunk contest by Mars Wrigley and coloring contest will all add fun activities for visitors who can also visit Paulus Farm’s animals as well as enjoying local apples, coffee or hot chocolate beverages are available from Paulus Farm’s bar!
The Handcrafted Holiday Market will take place on December 2, 2018 with a pay-what-you-can admission fee, offering guests access to handmade holiday gifts created locally. In addition, this pop-up shop will host hands-on studio art workshops suitable for the whole family as well as food and beverages as well as holiday entertainment and live demonstrations – plus much more!
Classic’s Holiday Bash and Ornament Giveaway, December 3rd: Classic’s offers an enjoyable family shopping and ornament giveaway event on December 3rd! Families can visit Santa for photos with festive backdrops and receive a 2023 Lexan Santa Ornament with every $50 purchase made, plus there will be hourly cash drawings with winners receiving prizes from The Money Tree.
Join Mainspring of Ephrata on December 8th for their festive Jingle Bell Trolley Tour through downtown Ephrata to view festively decorated homes and businesses – donations welcome! This tour is open to everyone.
As part of Olivia Newton-John’s legacy, this event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center. Tickets are limited so reserve yours now before they sell out quickly!
